Dominion Energy says the "Chesterfield Energy Reliability Center" would operate during peak energy demand periods, particularly on extremely hot or cold days when the regional power grid faces increased strain.

Community members have raised concerns about the plant's potential environmental impact, especially considering the energy that will already be consumed by nearby data centers.

"We are seeing unprecedented growth in customer demand. Over the next decade, it's going to double, so we need to have those generation resources to match that growing demand," said Jeremy Slayton with Dominion Energy.

"We don't hear about the health care costs. We don't hear about how particular communities might be increasingly negatively affected by bringing this new resource here," said Rachel James, a

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